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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74°NLon: 89.67°WElev: 643ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 21 Nov 12:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Sterling IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 28 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly before midnight. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly before midnight. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sterling IL
 41.8°N 89.7°W (Elev. 669 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm CST Nov 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Nov 21, 2025-6pm CST Nov 27, 2025
 
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